Texas officers served at Texas Roadhouse to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas, embodying community engagement and support for athletes with intellectual disabilities, raising nearly $7,000.

The Lewisville Police Department recently hosted the FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute, a course designed to improve leadership skills among police supervisors and managers.

Rockwall County launches the Thank A Veteran program, providing discounts to former military members from all branches through participating local merchants.

The Garland Cultural Arts Commission offers grants for 2024-2025 to support arts and historic preservation in Garland, Texas, with an August application deadline.

Technical issues disrupted a HIPP Home Repair Workshop, locking out participants. The organizers apologized and encouraged residents to attend future sessions.

City Manager Trey Yelverton is scheduled to present a preview of Arlington's FY 2025 budget on August 10 at the Neighborhood Leadership Network gathering, where community engagement is encouraged. RSVP is required by email by August 7.

Arlington's Fire Station No. 8 is being demolished to make way for a new, modern facility as part of the city's 2018 Bond Program, ensuring continued safety services during construction.

The Irving Police Department celebrated 79 employees for outstanding service during the 2nd Quarter Merit and Tenure Awards Ceremony, recognizing achievements in tenure, safe driving, valor, and community engagement.

Shannon Hicks has been appointed Assistant City Manager of Carrollton, joining the city's executive team and filling the vacancy left by Marc Guy's retirement.

A Denton rezoning proposal for 92 acres may change land from Rural Residential to commercial and residential spaces, with a public hearing set for August 20, 2024.

The Dallas Housing Department seeks contractors for a housing project tackling homelessness. Interested parties can tour the site and must RSVP for one of the two scheduled visits in August 2024.

Local law enforcement, teachers, and administrators participated in a CPR training course to improve emergency response skills and reinforce community bonds.

Dallas has received the Sharman Stein Award for Storytelling Changemakers for its transparency and community engagement efforts through data and communication initiatives.